Community members can share their opinions with City Councilors about a proposed ordinance for a payroll tax to fund community safety services at a public hearing at the Eugene Downtown Library on May 28. Learn more about Community Safety Services...

KUGN radio’s Dennis Nakata talked to Eugene Police Chief Skinner about community safety issues including the need for more capacity in the system, the proposed payroll tax to fund critical needs, and more. Listen to the interview now…

Wed, May 29

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City Council voted to send a community safety payroll tax ordinance to public hearing at the Eugene Downtown Library on May 28. The proposed payroll tax would provide an additional $23.6 million for the City’s community safety services, significantly bolstering the City’s ability to respond to, prevent, and resolve all types of safety concerns.

Public safety needs are growing faster than our ability to respond. City Council is considering a payroll tax to support services that deter crime, provide faster, more efficient safety responses, connect people to services and increase accountability for those who commit crimes. Share your thoughts at a Public Hearing on May 28 or participate online.